Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Choosing the right accountant

For those running day trading companies, trying to manage all of the company's accounting and bookkeeping needs along with their trading can be a complicated endeavor. For that reason, many may look to outsource their accounting work to an outside firm to save time.

However, BusinessNewsDaily reports there are a number of things business owners should consider when looking for the "right" accountant.

One of the first steps many business owners may take is to simply search for companies through a directory of accounting professionals or look online for firms which seem to have a good reputation. While effective, discussing the matter with others in the industry may be prudent.

"The best way to look for an accountant is word of mouth through similar type businesses," Joshua Dubrow of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants Small Business Outreach Committee told the source.

After finding a firm that seems appropriate, traders should also do some research about the company before handing over all of their accounting and tax records.

One simple way the source recommends is to ask if the accountant has any questions about the company. If they don't, that may be a sign that they may not be a good or proactive accounting partner. The more involved and experienced they are, the better value they may provide.

BND adds it's also important to specifically ask if the firm offers bookkeeping services if companies are looking for it. Some firms simply don't provide bookkeeping.

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